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Business: BTEC Level 3 - National Extended Certificate in Business (Block C or Block D) at The Folkestone Academy

Course description

This course will give you a broad introduction to the business sector with an emphasis on core knowledge and skills which are transferable across other sectors (including effective writing, analytical skills, creative development, preparation for assessment
methods used in degree).

The first of the three mandatory units focuses on the purposes of different businesses, their structure, the effect of the external environment, and how they need to be dynamic and innovative to survive.

The second mandatory unit invites you to develop a marketing campaign where you will complete activities which consolidate knowledge, understanding and skills, enabling you to interpret information and data and formulate a rationale and a plan for the campaign.

In the third mandatory unit you will study the purpose and importance of personal and business finance. You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to understand, analyse and prepare financial information.

In the optional unit you will explore how the recruitment process is carried out in a business. You will have the opportunity to participate in selection interviews and review your performance.

Course content

This course comprises four units, three of which are mandatory and two of which are assessed externally.

Unit 1 (M) - Exploring Business

Unit 2 (M) - Developing a Marketing Campaign

Unit 3 (M) - Personal & Business Finance

Unit 8 - Recruitment & Selection Process

Entry requirements

GCSE at Grade 5+ or BTEC/NCFE at Merit+ in a business- related discipline, as well as Grade 4+ in GCSE English and GCSE Maths. Candidates without a Level 2 qualification in a business-related discipline will be considered through interview.

Assessment

Assignment (2h) – set and assessed internally (25%)

Assignment – set and assessed externally (25%)

Written Examination (2h) – externally assessed (33%)

Assignment – set and assessed internally (17%)

Future opportunities

In addition to the business content outlined above, this course develops transferable and higher order skills that are valued by higher education providers and employers. For example, the course will provide opportunities to learn independently, to research
actively and methodically, to give presentations and be active group members. These are just some of the skills learners need to progress to higher education, employment, self- employment or training.

Further information

To find out more about this qualification, contact us, ask the school careers staff or Head of Sixth Form or take a look at the website identified above..

How to apply

You can apply for this course through UCAS Progress. Add this course to your favourites so you can start making an application.